New from Serpent come CNC-machined aluminium castor blocks for the Cobra line of buggies, trucks and GT vehicles. The parts come in sets of left and right C-hubs including matching hardware and are black anodized and laser engraved. Generally more caster give less steering into a corner but more coming out of a turn. The new parts help to find the best setup for your given track condition or driving style.
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Team Orion introduce the Vortex VST2 690-size brushless motors for 1/8th scale applications. The motor is designed from the ground up using the experience gained with the US national championship winning MR8 motors and features a dual sensor port design, CNC-machined heatsink aluminium case and 4-pole technology. Available as 1900kv, 2100kv and 2500kv variant the motor also sports durable low-resistance pre-shaped solder tabs, precision balanced rotor and high quality stator materials.
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Team C introduce two new option parts for their 1/10th scale 4WD line of buggies and trucks. First up is an aluminium steering knuckle set that is designed to replace the stock plastic parts. Machined from high quality aluminium the parts come dark anodised, with laser-etched Team C logos and two 5x11x4mm ball bearings. Also new are +1 rear hubs that add one degree of rear toe-in for added rear grip. Like the front knuckles they come black anodised and with Team C logos plus they sport carbon fibre camber link towers for that distinctive factory team look. The parts fit the company’s TC04, TR04, T4 and TS4 line of vehicles.
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Vampire Racing is currently working on the SR8 Plus brushless speed controller for 1/8th electric vehicles. The purpose-designed speed controller will feature a CNC-machined aluminium case, latest generation MOSFET technology for a true 180A continuous rating and an improved PTS 2 power timing system for optimised drivability. A prototype of the SR8 Plus will be on show at next week’s Nuremberg Toy Fair.
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New from Azarashi comes the Grayseal conversion kit for the Team Associated B44 and B44.1 buggy. The kit is designed to totally change the layout and weight distribution of the AE buggy by putting more weight into the rear. Based in a carbon fibre double deck chassis the Grayscale features a rear motor and rear battery setup, with the need to run 2S shorty battery packs. The speed controller is located behind the motor while a low-profile steering servo finds a home in a new upright position. The set includes a new main chassis, upper deck, front and rear shock towers, plastic servo mounts, lexan body and hardware.
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Elangears introduce the R-X2 AC/DC dual port charger. It offers one 10A and one 15A charge output with up to 110W/150W power and up to 7A of discharge current. Also incorporated is a 5V/1.5A USB output to charge and power mobile devices such as phones, tables and music players. Included with the charger comes a set of new input and output cables for easy and reliable battery connection.
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The unmatched visual punch and proven performance of FTW’s Night Fox is now available for Mugen’s new world champion MBX7 buggy. Tailored for a perfect fit and built with FTW quality, the newest Night Fox is the perfect way to infuse your new ride with a healthy dose of attitude. This body is formed from clear .040” polycarbonate with protective outer film, comes unpainted and includes a decal sheet and window masks.
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New from Team Orion comes the Marathon 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo receiver battery pack. Build from the latest high-capacity cells housed in a semi-soft case for added safety, the pack comes with a uni plug and hump pack dimensions making it ideal for many nitro and gas applications.
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